Exploring Frontal Lobe Brain Activity and Cardiovascular Health Benefits of Reusi Dat Ton: A Neurophysiological and Cardiovascular Assessment

Abstract

This study explored the neurophysiological and cardiovascular benefits of Reusi Dat Ton, focusing on its effects on frontal lobe brain activity and cardiovascular health. Forty-five participants (21 males, 24 females; mean age: 35.73 years; mean BMI: 23.49; mean MMSE score: 27.00) participated in a 20-minute Reusi Dat Ton session. The session comprised five exercises, each performed five times, with 1-minute rest intervals between sets. Cardiovascular health was assessed using a cardiac health monitor, while a 32-channel EEG cap recorded brain activity during a 5-minute eyes-closed resting state, both before and after the session. The findings revealed that Reusi Dat Ton significantly reduced delta wave (0.5-4 Hz) activity in the frontal lobe ( $p~\lt 0.001$ ) and substantially increased alpha wave (8.5-13 Hz) activity in specific frontal lobe regions ( $p~\lt 0.01$ ). Additionally, beta wave (13.5-30 Hz) activity increased in the frontal lobe ( $p~\lt 0.05$ ), and theta wave (4.5-8 Hz) activity increased in other regions ( $p~\lt 0.05$ ). Reusi Dat Ton contribute to cardiovascular health by lowering the heart rate ( $p~\lt 0.001$ ) and improving arterial elasticity, arterial type, and arterial score. These outcomes are consistent with the positive effects of various yoga practices on the heart rate, blood pressure, heart rate variability, and arterial stiffness. This study highlights the potential of Reusi Dat Ton as a holistic practice to enhance both mental and physical health.